Stolen car found engulfed in flames south of Cortez Suspect fled on foot in McElmo Canyon January 2, 2021
Paradox Valley salt injection well could shut down Project removes natural salt loading in Dolores and Colorado rivers January 1, 2021
Dolores drafts regulations for short-term vacation rentals require safety inspections, annual permit and occupancy limits December 30, 2020
Navajo Nation sees uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in 68 communities Emergency order extends stay-at-home lockdown; weekend curfews in effect December 29, 2020
Mitchell Ranch in Cortez told secrets of a lost civilization Montezuma County residents share history of the ancients December 29, 2020
Traditional meal handed out on Christmas day Hope’s Kitchen served to-go meals for community December 28, 2020
Five more outbreaks reported in Montezuma County of Cortez, nursing home and grocery store on the list December 24, 2020
Moderna vaccine arrives for first responders in Montezuma County 100 doses will be distributed to police, fire departments, home health December 23, 2020
Cortez Christmas bird count flies ahead in modified form Open-invitation tours canceled because of pandemic December 23, 2020
Aspen Wall Wood fire continues to burn and smoke The fire that broke out Dec. 11 on a massive wood waste pile, remains 100% contained, said Mike Zion, chief… December 22, 2020
Senate approves bill to expand Yucca House Trump signs bill into law, public access would move off private land December 22, 2020
CDOT takes steps to slow traffic at Lewis-Arriola school Lewis-Arriola Elementary does not meet criteria for 45 mph school zone December 22, 2020
Dolores water and sewer rates to increase will upgrade plants, replace aging pipelines December 21, 2020
New pediatrician offers insight on COVID-19 and children Southwest Health System warns of secondary affects December 20, 2020
Dolores County goes to more restrictive Level Orange rise in Montezuma County; Southwest Memorial hits full capacity December 18, 2020
New pediatrician hired at Southwest Memorial Hospital offers insights on medical treatment for children December 17, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine arrives at Cortez hospital Southwest Memorial staff receive first doses of Pfizer vaccine December 17, 2020
Multiple vehicles crash on icy roads in Cortez area Emergency crews respond to series of slide-offs December 16, 2020
Local youth programs awarded $2.25 million grant grant continues Montezuma Land Conservancy programs December 15, 2020
Montezuma County installs EV charging station four hours are free, then $4 per hour December 15, 2020
Lawsuit filed to protect Gunnison sage grouse Environmental groups say grazing hurts threatened bird December 11, 2020
Montezuma County to stay at Level Orange, for now COVID-19 precautions key to avoid restrictive Level Red December 11, 2020
Pandemic cancels sit-down Community Christmas Dinner Sit-down meal canceled; hot meals available for needy December 11, 2020